Nigel Farage is a prominent British broadcaster and former politician who was a leading figure in the campaign for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. He co-founded the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and later led the Brexit Party, which was subsequently renamed Reform UK. Farage served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England from 1999 until the UK's exit from the EU in 2020. Known for his charismatic and often controversial style, he has significantly influenced British and European politics over several decades.